Places To Visit In Uttara Kannada or North Canara
GokarNA bEACH TREKKING DURING SUBSET IS THE BEST THING

Uttara Kannada is the largest district In Karnataka and is one of those places where 80% of the land is covered with lush green forest. It is a picture-perfect destination. tucked between the Arabian sea in west, Western ghats in east, and Goa in North. This place is filled with a rich history, abundant natural resources, and diverse geographical features, which makes it popular among travelers. Adorned with beautiful beaches, waterfalls, historical locations, Islands, pilgrimage centers, unique rock formations, and lofty mountains this place is sure to impress and excite any individual. Apart from this, there are many activities you can indulge in like white water rafting, trekking, beach hiking,  rock climbing, boating, swimming, etc. In this post, you will be dealing with Places you can visit and things you can do while in Uttara Kannada.

 The coastline stretches for 140 odd kilometers, so whenever you are here, do not miss out on local seafood delicacies. Especially try eating Prawn Masala, Pomfret, Kingfish, Fish Thali, Goan Fish Curry, and Fish Fry

Gokarna, Dandeli, Joida, Yellapur, Murudeshwara, Karwar, Kumta, Ankola, and Sirsi are some famous must-visit places in Uttara Kannada. Karwar is the headquarters of the Uttara Kannada district which is also known as North Canara.

To witness full glory and get most out of the tour, try heading to Uttara Kannada post-monsoon from September and March.

Best Places To Visit In Uttara Kannada

Karwar

Sunsets in Devbagh beach Karwar is one of the best beaches in Karnataka

Karwar is a laid back coastal town, located 15 km from Goa border, in Uttara Kannada district of Karnataka, Popularly known as the “ Kashmir of Karnataka ” by the locals. This place is all about picture-perfect landscapes, untouched islands, pristine beaches, scenic sunsets, sandbanks in winter, lush green mountains, historical sights, lip-smacking coastal delicacies, and serene surroundings. Besides this, it is surrounded by beauties like the Arabian sea, Western ghats, and river Kali, which elevates this destination to the next level.

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Gokarna

Om beach morning walks in the best things to do in Gokarna

A small holy town of Karnataka and an emerging travel hotspot; Gokarna is one of the excellent holiday options for unwinding yourself and deserves to be on the bucket list of every travel enthusiast.

A very touristic place centered around temples on the coast of Karwar, this hidden gem presents the ideal blend of serenity and magnificence that helps you relax and rejuvenate both your mind as well as the body.

Gokarna is mainly known for its immaculate beaches, historic temples, delectable food, and astonishing landscapes and is a heaven for pilgrims, beach lovers, and hippies.

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Dandeli

sykes viewpoint dandeli is one of the best places to visit in Uttara Kannada

Dandeli is a splendid town situated on the banks of the river Kali in the Uttara Kannada district of Karnataka. Popularly known as” Adventure Capital Of Karnataka “ sits at 1551 ft above sea level amid the greenery-filled Western Ghats. With striking streams, diversified wildlife, exquisite nature, numerous trekking trails, and daring water activities make this a dream destination for nature-lovers and adventure freaks.

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Banavasi

paddy field cultivation in Banavasi is one of the best places To Visit In Uttara Kannada

Banavasi is the oldest town of Karnataka and the first capital of the native Kannada empire  Kadambas. This is a laid back temple town near Sirsi in the Malenadu region of Uttara Kannada. The place is set amidst thick forest, an ancient village, and river Varada flowing around it on three sides. Earlier the Banavasi was known with many names like “Konkanapura”, Vaijayanthipura”, “Jayanthipura”, “Vanavasika”, etc.

Blessed with pristine nature, ancient temples, paddy fields, wild rivers, and tumbling waterfalls this is Sureshot heaven for travelers.

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Conclusion

There is something in Uttara Kannada for all kinds of travelers, be it adventurer, nature lovers, shutterbug, leisure seeker, backpacker, etc. So what are you waiting for? Pack your bags and start exploring.

If you think any other place can make it to the list of must-visit places in Uttar Kannada, then leave them in the comment section below.

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Suraj Kumar is a travel blogger, adventurist, storyteller, solo traveler, and digital marketer who formerly worked as a Business Developer in a travel startup “HornOK” for 3 years. He quit his decent-paying job to travel the world full time with his savings. He loves to travel at a slow pace indulging with experiences which involve exploring the untrodden, eating local or regional food, living like a local and knowing the people and its place best by exploring their natural habitats Suraj is an Engineering Graduate in Computer Science and he lives in Bangalore with his family. He hopes to inspire you to step out of your comfort zone to experience the world filled with various cultures by traveling and experiencing it at its roots.

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